
How The Stock Market Works
A Beginner's Guide to Investment
Michael Becket(Author)
Kogan Page Ltd (Publisher)
7th Edition
Published on 3. August 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-3986-0111-6 (ISBN)
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Description
Want to start investing your money wisely but not sure how? This book is for you. Get to grips with everything you need to know about the investment and financial markets with this practical guide.
In today's economy it is clear to see how everyday politics and global events can have a lasting impact on your pension, savings and investments, but you don't have to feel powerless when it comes to safeguarding your future. Now more than ever, it is vital to understand how the markets work and what you can do to maintain financial security. This book gives concise and practical information which will help you understand how the stock market works, breaking down complex jargon to simple explanations.
Fully updated for this seventh edition,
How the Stock Market Works
provides you with the tools needed to understand investing in the light of major events such as the UK's exit from the EU. Chapters cover the basics from explanations of shares, bonds and gilts and range to where to find help and advice when needed. With guidance on how to be a responsible shareholder and information on the taxation regime, this established guide will help you take control of your finances.
Reviews / Votes
"A must-read for the ordinary person investing on the financial markets for the first time. It meets a real need to demystify, explains direct investing rather than through funds and encourages you to save and invest for the long term."More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
411 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3986-0111-6 (9781398601116)
Schweitzer Classification
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Person
Author
Michael Becket is an experienced financial journalist. He was previously the City news editor and small business editor of The Daily Telegraph and has written for numerous publications including The Spectator, Accountancy Age and Money. He has lectured at the University of Manchester, Cranfield University and City, University of London. He is the author of multiple books.
ISNI: 0000 0001 2136 9657
ISNI: 0000 0001 2136 9657
Content
- Section - 01: What and why are shares?;
- Section - 02: How to pick a share;
- Section - 03: Pooled investments;
- Section - 04: What are bonds and gilts?;
- Section - 05: The complicated world of derivatives;
- Section - 06: Tricks of the professionals;
- Section - 07: Where to find advice and information;
- Section - 08: What does it take to deal in shares?;
- Section - 09: How to trade in shares;
- Section - 10: When to deal in shares;
- Section - 11: Consequences of being a shareholder;
- Section - 12: Tax;
- Section - 13: Index